Cancer Health Disparities Symposium

The Cancer Center’s Cancer Prevention and Population Health Program and Office of Community Outreach and Engagement invite you to the 2023 Cancer Health Disparities Symposium November 15 and 16 at the Graduate Hotel, 1309 W. Main Street. During this two day in-person event, research and community efforts that address disparities across the catchment area will be highlighted.

Day 1: November 15 from 3-6 p.m.

Cancer Center members are invited to join community partners to hear how community-based organizations are addressing the cancer burden in Virginia. A short community presentation will be given followed by a networking reception for researchers and community partners.

• Collaboration Across the Catchment Area
• Research and Community Partners Reception

Day 2: November 16 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Cancer Center members and community partners will learn about the latest in health disparities programs and research. Topics will focus on:

• Community Advisory Council Recommendations
• Catchment Area Disparities
• Cancer Screening and Research
• Community Grant Projects
• Cancer Health Disparities Research

Register for this event.

For more information, contact Sonia Lyons.

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